MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3 (MEDICAL OUTPATIENTS AND CHILD PROTECTION)

Department of Health

Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

Salary: Grade 1: R1 041 402 per annum Grade 2: R1 188 255 per annum Grade 3: R1 375 245 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs).
Centre: Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Rondebosch
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as a Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, who are not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 6 years relevant experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Inherent requirements of the job: Applicants must have a valid APLS/ PALS certificate. Willingness to travel within the District and Metro Region. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to comprehensively manage all paediatric cases including child protection cases and management of tertiary level patients. Proven leadership abilities. Experience in supervision of staff and students. Experience and effective management of allocated resources. Proven experience in teamwork. Proven knowledge/skills and experience in principles of service planning, organising, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Proven ability to adhere to all departmental requirements and protocols. Proven knowledge of public health and public health policies, guidelines and related prescript to manage resources effectively. Computer literacy (Microsoft Office). Experience in general paediatrics post community service, including acute and chronic care. Willingness to develop protocols, attend meetings and prepare reports for child abuse and child protection. Willingness to work with the trauma unit, acute care and OPD on child abuse issues. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure and maintain a high standard of professionalism. Ability and willingness to teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students. Knowledge of protocols for common acute and long-term health conditions. Valid Advanced Paediatric Life Support course.

Duties

Provide comprehensive, high-quality ambulatory, emergency, child protection and general paediatrics clinical services, with an emphasis on child protection and long-term health conditions. Teaching (formal and informal) and training in General Paediatrics (undergraduate, postgraduate, nursing, and allied health). Create a learning environment for students and junior colleagues. Do appropriate clinical audits and research within the department to stay abreast of clinical developments. Participation in existing research projects within the department and stay abreast of clinical developments. Alignment with clinical & corporate governance principles of General Paediatrics. Administration of HECTIS patient management system and other WCG health applications.

Where to send your application

Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)

Enquiries

Dr R Dunkley Tel No: (021) 658-5111 or email: rowan.dunkley@uct.ac.za / Dr R Johaar Tel No: (021) 658-5111 or email: Rizqah.Johaar@westerncape.gov.za

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. “Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview.” This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for a change in registration status).

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 27 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 31 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 31 July 2026.

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